Island Oak — Natural Form — California Native

Quercus tomentella

A distinctive evergreen oak native to California's Channel Islands, with broad leathery foliage and an architectural mature crown.

Landscape character

A specialty native tree for expansive gardens, restoration-minded planting and specimen use.

Planting & care

Allow room for mature canopy and roots; site and irrigation should be designed for long-term tree health. Soil drainage, microclimate and exposure influence performance throughout Orange County.

Choosing your plant

Select your preferred nursery container size above. Actual height, structure and seasonal appearance vary by specimen; container size is not a guarantee of height. We verify nursery availability and visible plant health before payment. Delivery and professional planting are quoted separately.

Earth People LandCare specializes in carefully sourced native and water-wise planting for coastal and inland South Orange County landscapes.

Representative species photo, not exact nursery specimen or trained tree form. Photo: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons. Unmodified.

Oversized specimen trees — custom quote

60-inch box and larger specimens are available by inquiry only. Pricing shown for these sizes is indicative; the final proposal includes live specimen selection, supplier confirmation, freight, unloading equipment, site access and installation. To request a quote, contact Earth People Landcare with your property location and preferred size. Standard-size plants remain subject to nursery availability and quality verification.